Job summary
Are you a GP looking for a supportive salaried role in an enthusiastic team? We believe now is a fantastic time to become a GP in the South West, and we are delighted to invite you for a visit to Spa Medical Centre, Melksham.

We are looking to grow our friendly GP Team by welcoming a new salaried GP, who can work from 6 to 8 sessions per week.

We are an established training practice, looking after a growing population of 15,500 patients. We are passionate about medical education with 3 GP trainers and a medical student supervisor. Several of our GPs have a specialist interest in dermatology and/or minor surgery, including skin surgery and carpal tunnel release performed in our purpose-built operating suite.

Main duties of the job

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks.
• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy, and guidance.
• Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload.
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process.
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice.
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF.
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process.
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process.
• Commit to self-learning and in still an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team.
• Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines.
• Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure.
• Encourage collaborative working, consulting with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

About us
Key features of our practice -

We have four partners, seven salaried GPs, two retainer GPs.

Our expert GP Assistant and secretaries have reduced our workload by tackling documents, test results and Non-NHS work.

Our fantastic Frailty team of ANPs manage the vast majority of home visits and all care home ward rounds.

SystmOne and EConsult smart inbox (triaged by the partners) allows for safe and effective capacity management.

CQC rated good with outstanding features, very high achieving QOF practice

Established excellent training practice, First-5 mentorship and interest in education encouraged.

Fully engaged in a successful, progressive Primary Care Network and the clinical director is currently one of our partners.

Daily 30-minute GP coffee catchup in the wellbeing room or outside in summer. Bean-to-cup coffee provided!

Fantastic Christmas and Summer socials and wellbeing events through the year, we also have a running club and are a Parkrun practice.

Purpose built modern facilities with on-site staff parking

Located in a rapidly growing area of North Wiltshire, with many affordable homes and excellent transport links by rail and the M4. Our staff enjoy short rural commutes from Chippenham, Bath, Swindon and the surrounding villages.

Details
Date posted: 23 April 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: A2319-26-0003
Job locations: Snowberry Lane, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6UN

Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified GP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Desirable

• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP

Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit

Desirable

• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives
• General understanding of the GMS contract

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Spa Medical Centre
Address: Snowberry Lane, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6UN
Employer's website: https://www.spamedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Manager
Naomi Grist
naomi.grist@nhs.net
01225898019

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